Well, here we are in 2014. I've had a relatively happy few years -been single for nearly the past seven years, which I must admit I never thought would happen for that long! Anyway, life is pretty good to be honest. I have a really good job that I enjoy very much - could do with being paid more, but then couldn't we all! I have three fantastic children and I'm extremely proud of all of them and love them very much.
There's one fly in the ointment...
I'm fat!
There...I said it. Yes ladies and gentlemen, I am FAT. I am not proud of it. I don't like what I\see in the mirror. I'm fed up with making excuses for myself- yes, I have an underactive thyroid gland. Yes, I am menopausal. Yes, there are women out there who are bigger than me! It doesn't alter the fact that I am not happy with the way I look and 2014 is the year to do something about it.
My family has a propensity to diabetes. That should ring alarm bells for me but I'm of the "oh it will never happen to me" brigade unfortunately. Well, NO MORE!
This is the beginning of my journey. I have no idea how much I weigh, other than the fact it is too much. My gorgeous daughter Ellie will be measuring my vital statistics this evening - now that's going to be a shock to the system. Ce la vie. Those inches will be disappearing soon.
This is the first little bit of my blog. I have never had a blog before, so I'm new to all this and I have no idea if anyone is going to read this, other than me. I am sure it is going to be a vital part of my journey though, so even if no-one reads it other than me, I will keep blogging.
Bye for now lovely people!
Carol. x
